Trailer Park Queen

Heartbreaker

I went abroad
to find a home
and you were wrought
and overgrown.

Beyond your walls
inside of you
this darkness spawned
a hateful fruit.

You see,
you never felt that right to me
just like this town
this town side-down
beyond this shimmering
casino lounge.

I had you at hello
and you like all men
became my ghost.

You gawk at me
like I was wrong
you set me free
but you got conned.

You knew the game
I stood for keeps
and what you sow
is what you reap.

You see,
you never felt that right to me
just like this crown
this scarlet gown
beyond this imminent
lost and found.

I had you at hello
and you like it when
I stand to toast.

This town never
felt right to me
in dollar bills
I'd gambled each
cent with sense
to lose and fleece.
But you knew me
sick, addict, freak
poker face, wink
drink to my chap
I need, I need
coins to slot
into machines.
At least at least
the sweet machines
weren't sad like me
they were happy.

You see,
you never felt that right to me
just like two rounds
merry-go rounds
can only end in
drunken doubt.

I had you at hello
and you like all the rest
left me by the road.